Memorializing the life of the Honorable Mario J. Palumbo, former
member of the West Virginia Senate, Attorney General,
distinguished attorney and dedicated public servant.

Whereas, Mario J. Palumbo was born on April 13, 1933, the son
of Jack and Nancy Palumbo; and
Whereas, Mario J. Palumbo graduated cum laude from Morris
Harvey College in 1954 where he was student body president and
recipient of the Liston Award for excellence in scholarship,
character and athleticism, which was awarded to him during the NAIA
Basketball Tournament. In 1957, he graduated from the West
Virginia University College of Law. In 1958, he joined the law
firm of Woodroe, Kizer & Steed (now Kay, Casto & Chaney PPL); and
Whereas, Mario J. Palumbo served as a legal officer with the
West Virginia Air National Guard and retired in 1981 with the rank
of Lieutenant Colonel; and
Whereas, Mario J. Palumbo was elected to the West Virginia Senate in 1968 and served five consecutive terms. During his
tenure in the Senate, he served as Chairman of the Committee on
Education from 1971 to 1972 and as Chairman of the Committee on the
Judiciary from 1973 to 1980; and
Whereas, In 1989, the Honorable Mario J. Palumbo was appointed
Attorney General of West Virginia by Governor Gaston Caperton. In
1990, he was elected Attorney General to complete the unexpired
term of his predecessor; and
Whereas, The Honorable Mario J. Palumbo was married to his
beloved wife, Louise, with whom he shared the joy of having two
sons, Chris and the Honorable Corey Palumbo; and
Whereas, Sadly, the Honorable Mario J. Palumbo passed away on
July 4, 2004, just one day after the passing of his beloved wife,
Louise. Their deaths brought to an end long and productive lives
of dedication and commitment to public service to their community
and state; therefore, be itResolved by the Senate:That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of the Honorable
Mario J. Palumbo, former member of the West Virginia Senate,
Attorney General, distinguished attorney and dedicated public
servant; and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere sympathy
at the passing of both Mario J. and Louise Palumbo, who were both
dedicated to serving their community; and, be itFurther Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Chris and the Honorable Corey Palumbo,
sons of the late Mario and Louise Palumbo.